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     Jean Elizabeth Pilgrim was born on 30 January 1937 in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee. As of after 1956,her married name was Bagwell. She married Charles William Bagwell, son of Kenneth Leonard Bagwell and Lallie Wray, after 1956. Jean Elizabeth Pilgrim died on 13 September 2021 in Kentucky at age 84


Jean Bagwell born in Memphis, TN on January 30, 1937 and passed away September 13, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents James and Lois Pilgrim, her husband Charles Bagwell, daughter Cynthia Bagwell and grand daughter Anne Cox. She is Survived by her daughter Teresa (Jeff) Byers, three grandchildren, two great grandchildren and several loved and cherished friends and neighbors of the Iron Hill Community, She had a close relationship with the Lord. She loved music and hymnals and in the later part of her life she discovered a love and talent for painting, She enjoyed fishing and being on the lake with family and friends. There will be a graveside memorial service on Friday, September 17, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. at Hebron Baptist Church Cemetery for family and close friends to remember and celebrate her life.


She was buried at Hebron Church Cemetery, Eddyville, Lyon County, Kentucky.

     Don Ryles married Pamela Bagwell, daughter of Johnny Walker Bagwell and Jacquiline Adkins, after 1975.

     Carol (?) married Claude Earl Bagwell Jr., son of Claude Earl Bagwell and Edith I. Dixon, after 1960.

     Wiley Jackson Bagwell Jr. was born on 7 August 1941 in Stewart County, Tennessee. He was the son of Wiley Jackson Bagwell and Beulah Liza Merrick. Wiley Jackson Bagwell Jr. died on 8 November 1941 in Stewart County, Tennessee. He was buried on 9 November 1941 at Legate Cemetery, Indian Mound, Stewart County, Tennessee.

     James F. Morgan married Ellen Clarissa Bagwell, daughter of John J. Bagwell and Louisa Eliza Neighbors, before 1900.

     Nellie “Nell” Bagwell was born on 8 August 1939 in Pelzer, Greenville County, South Carolina. She was the daughter of Jack Blease Bagwell and Ollie Millwood. As of after 1945,her married name was Bell. Nellie “Nell” Bagwell married James Lee Bell after 1945. Nellie “Nell” Bagwell died on 21 April 2019 at age 79. She was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina.

     James Lee Bell was born on 22 December 1928 in Pelzer, Anderson County, South Carolina. He married Nellie “Nell” Bagwell, daughter of Jack Blease Bagwell and Ollie Millwood, after 1945. James Lee Bell died on 27 January 2017 at age 88. He was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina.

     Nathaniel Luther Bagwell III was born on 23 July 1942 in Nashville, Tennessee. He was the son of Nathaniel Luther Bagwell Jr. and Jean Stephens. Nathaniel Luther Bagwell III married Frances Loverda on 29 August 1964 at Crossville, Tennessee. Nathaniel Luther Bagwell III married Linda Gail Sanders in November 1993 at Nashville, Tennessee. Nathaniel Luther Bagwell III died on 9 April 2023 at age 80

Nathanuel Luther Bagwell III, age 80 of Madison, TN, entered eternal rest on April 9, 2023. Born to N.L. Bagwell Jr. and Jean Stephens Bagwell, Nathan entered this life on July 23, 1942 in Nashville, TN.

Nathan pursued a career for himself in the sprinkler division of the fire protection industry where he served an impressive 45 years. A lover of all things related to Nascar and Dale Earnhardt Sr., he also participated in sportsman drag racing, specifically as an integral member of the pit crews. A hardcore Alabama fan, Nathan's Alabama gear collection is second to none. The Crimson Tide would be honored to have a fan as devoted as he was.

Nathan is preceded in death by his father, N.L. Bagwell Jr. and mother, Jean Stephens Bagwell.

Nathan is survived by his wife, Gail Bagwell, with whom he shared a wonderful 30 years together; daughters, Dena Baker (Scott) and Laura Steele (Sammy); sons, Phillip Bagwell (Gnell) and Nathan Bagwell IV; brother, Steve Bagwell; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

A service will be held on Saturday, April 15, 2023 at Dickerson Rd. Baptist Church located at 3601 Dickerson Rd., Nashville, TN 37207 with visitation from 11 am - 1 pm and a Celebration of Life beginning at 1 pm.

Please dress casual and feel free to wear any Alabama gear in Nathan's honor. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Alive Hospice.

     Nathan Luther Bagwell IV is the son of Nathaniel Luther Bagwell III and Frances Loverda. Nathan Luther Bagwell IV married Cecilia Gay Davidson on 27 April 1986 at Hickman, Tennessee. Nathan Luther Bagwell IV married Sandra Bates after 1987.

     Cecilia Gay Davidson married Nathan Luther Bagwell IV, son of Nathaniel Luther Bagwell III and Frances Loverda, on 27 April 1986 at Hickman, Tennessee.

     Sandra Bates was born on 9 August 1963. As of after 1987,her married name was Bagwell. She married Nathan Luther Bagwell IV, son of Nathaniel Luther Bagwell III and Frances Loverda, after 1987. Sandra Bates died on 14 April 2020 in Centerville, Hickman County, Tennessee, at age 56. She was cremated.

     Homer Eskew married Dorothy Bagwell, daughter of Clay Clifford Bagwell, after 1945.

     Warren Moody married Dorothy Bagwell, daughter of Clay Clifford Bagwell, after 1945.

     (?) Parker married Mabaline Bagwell, daughter of Clay Clifford Bagwell and Tina Pearl Gower, after 1945.

     Gary Lee Bagwell was born on 10 January 1951 in Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois. He was the son of Thatcher Bagwell and Patricia Ann Glover. Gary Lee Bagwell married Barbara J. Kjellstrom on 5 December 1970 at Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois. Gary Lee Bagwell died on 27 January 2008 in Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois, at age 57

Gary Lee Bagwell, 57, of Rockford, passed away at 2:52 p.m. on Sunday, January 27, 2008 in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born on January 10, 1952; the son of Thatcher and Patricia (Glover) Bagwell. He married Barbara J. Kjellstrom on December 5, 1970 in Rockford. Gary was the owner of Beechner Heat Treating. He enjoyed building and racing stock cars for over 30 years and he especially liked the "muscle cars" of the 60's. Survivors include his wife, Barbara; son, Brian (Tonya Mund) Bagwell; mother, Patricia Bagwell and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Predeceased by his father, Thatcher on May 15, 1983. Cremation rites will be accorded. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory, 1860 S. Mulford Rd. Rockford, IL 61108 assisted the family.


He was cremated.

     Barbara J. Kjellstrom married Gary Lee Bagwell, son of Thatcher Bagwell and Patricia Ann Glover, on 5 December 1970 at Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois.

     Brian Bagwell is the son of Gary Lee Bagwell and Barbara J. Kjellstrom. Brian Bagwell married Tonya Mund after 1989.

     Tonya Mund married Brian Bagwell, son of Gary Lee Bagwell and Barbara J. Kjellstrom, after 1989.

     Mary E. Bagwell was born in 1890 in Arkansas. She was the daughter of Wiley Bagwell and Zelcha (?) Mary E. Bagwell died on 15 July 1966 in Lake City, Craighead County, Arkansas.

     Elzada Bagwell was born in February 1892 in Arkansas. She was the daughter of Wiley Bagwell and Zelcha (?) Elzada Bagwell died circa 1923 in Arkansas.

     Jennie Pearl Bagwell was born on 21 October 1894 in Craighead County, Arkansas. She was the daughter of Wiley Bagwell and Zelcha (?) As of 16 November 1913,her married name was Byerley. Jennie Pearl Bagwell married John Wesley Byerley on 16 November 1913 at Craighead County, Arkansas. Jennie Pearl Bagwell died on 13 April 1969 in Trumann, Poinsett County, Arkansas, at age 74.

     John Wesley Byerley was born on 21 October 1891 in Calvert City, Marshall County, Kentucky. He married Jennie Pearl Bagwell, daughter of Wiley Bagwell and Zelcha (?), on 16 November 1913 at Craighead County, Arkansas. John Wesley Byerley died on 5 September 1984 in Jonesboro, Craighead County, Arkansas, at age 92.

     Elmer J. Fordell married Evelyn E. Bagwell, daughter of George Edward Bagwell and Jessie Evelyn Morse, on 8 August 1931 at Seattle, Kng County, Washington.

     Dorothy Connese Hunter was born on 20 February 1910 in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee. She was the daughter of Edward W. Hunter and Mabel Ella Shepherd. As of 22 July 1942,her married name was Bradley. Dorothy Connese Hunter married William Earl Bradley, son of William Albert Bradley and Myrtle Helen Dudleston, on 22 July 1942 at Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana. She was a registered nurse. Dorothy Connese Hunter lived on 10 May 1945 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan. She died on 24 August 1968 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, at age 58 of left lower lobe pneumonia. She also had Thoracoplasty on the right. She was buried on 28 August 1968 at Holy Cross, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana.

     Michael Earl Bradley was born on 22 December 1942 in Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana. He was the son of William Earl Bradley and Dorothy Connese Hunter. Michael Earl Bradley married Suzanne Kaye Carter on 21 December 1968 at Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana. Michael Earl Bradley died on 26 May 2008 in Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, at age 65 of non-Hodgekin's Lymphoma.



Michael Earl Bradley, 65, of Indianapolis, passed away on May 26, 2008. He was born in Lafayette, IN on December 22, 1942 to William E. and Dorothy (Hunter) Bradley who have preceded him in death. Michael graduated from Scecina High School in 1961, after which he served his country in the US Army. He obtained a Bachelor degree from Indiana Central College, and also an Associate degree from Gale Technical Institute in Minneapolis, MN. He worked for 15 years at Meridian Mutual Insurance, 22 years at Collins Oldsmobile, and 5 years at Fed Ex. He attended St. John's Catholic Church and Southport Presbyterian Church. Michael had a great love for children and animals. He loved fishing, golfing, bowling and cheering on the Indianapolis Colts. He participated in 14 mini marathons, acquiring many awards and medals. Michael is survived by his loving wife of 39 and a half years, Suzanne Bradley; his brother, William Gregory Bradley; and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his brother, Edward Anthony Bradley.

Michael will be laid to rest at Acton Cemetery.

He was buried at Acton Cemetery, Acton, Marion County, Indiana.

     Suzanne Kaye Carter married Michael Earl Bradley, son of William Earl Bradley and Dorothy Connese Hunter, on 21 December 1968 at Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana.

     William Albert Bradley was born on 19 March 1877 in West Point, Tippecanoe County, Indiana. He was the son of John Nelson Bradley and Nancy Ann Martin. William Albert Bradley married Myrtle Helen Dudleston, daughter of Oliver Perry Dudleston and Mary C. Maher, on 30 June 1912 at Shadeland, Tippecanoe County, Indiana. William Albert Bradley died on 4 July 1967 in Battle Ground, Tippecanoe County, Indiana, at age 90

William Albert Bradley, 90, who made his home with a son, Charles I. Bradley of Battle Ground, died in a Battle Ground nursing facility at 7:15 PM Tuesday, July 4, 1967; he had been in failing health for a year. Born at West Point, he lived there most of his life and was employed at the Crabbs, Reynolds, Taylor grain elevator there for 43 years. He retired in 1946 and moved to Lafayette in 1949, and lived here until going to his son's home last October.

Mr. Bradley was married to Myrtle H. Dudleston at Shadeland in 1912. He was a member of West Point Methodist Church, and a past master and 50-year member of F&AM Shawnee Lodge 129 at Odell.

Surviving with the widow and son at Battle Ground are another son, William E. Bradley of Indianapolis; two daughters, Mrs. John F. Doran of Detroit and Mrs. Cleo R. Setters of Lafayette; and three brothers, John Bradley of West Point, Rupert Bradley and Earl Bradley, both of Lafayette; 11 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Services July 7, Hippensteel Chapel, the Rev. Richard L. Bowman officiating; internment West Point Cemetery.
--Lafayette Journal & Courier - Wed 7/5/1967
Updated by Vonda.

He was buried at West Point Cemetery, West Point, Tippecanoe County, Indiana.

     Myrtle Helen Dudleston was born on 18 November 1893 in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. She was the daughter of Oliver Perry Dudleston and Mary C. Maher. As of 30 June 1912,her married name was Bradley. Myrtle Helen Dudleston married William Albert Bradley, son of John Nelson Bradley and Nancy Ann Martin, on 30 June 1912 at Shadeland, Tippecanoe County, Indiana. Myrtle Helen Dudleston died on 12 May 1968 in Battle Ground, Tippecanoe County, Indiana, at age 74. She was buried at West Point Cemetery, West Point, Tippecanoe County, Indiana.

     Mildred Marie Bradley was born on 15 March 1915 in West Point, Tippecanoe County, Indiana. She was the daughter of William Albert Bradley and Myrtle Helen Dudleston. As of after 1932,her married name was Doran. Mildred Marie Bradley married John F. "Jack" Doran after 1932. Mildred Marie Bradley died on 30 December 1991 in Pasco County, Florida, at age 76. She was buried at Chapel Hill Gardens, Dade City, Pasco County, Florida.

     John F. "Jack" Doran was born on 13 January 1912 in Monon, White County, Indiana. He married Mildred Marie Bradley, daughter of William Albert Bradley and Myrtle Helen Dudleston, after 1932. John F. "Jack" Doran died on 2 November 1980 in Polk County, Florida, at age 68. He was buried at Chapel Hill Gardens, Dade City, Pasco County, Florida.